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Ashdod Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 20s🇮🇱ILOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ashdod Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 42 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1966. It is located on Yonah Hill, south of Ashdod's harbor. The lighthouse features a red and white checkerboard pattern on its upper section and serves as a communications hub alongside its navigational light. Its focal height is 76 meters, and it emits a white flash every 20 seconds, visible for 22.2 nautical miles. The tower carries an array of communications gear and a lantern.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels into Ashdod, Israel's largest port. Its lantern and lens were transferred from the older Yafo (Jaffa) Light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
76m
Light Range
22NM (40.7 km)
Geographic Range
22.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ashdod(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N5967
NGA No.
113-21260
ARLHS No.
ISR-001

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
in a red and white checkerboard pattern
Material
concrete

Structure: cylindrical concrete tower carrying an array of communications gear as well as a lantern

Location

Country
🇮🇱IL
Sea Region
Yonah Hill on the south side of the harbor of Ashdod, Israel
Latitude
31.8138°
Longitude
34.6462°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Ashdod Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 76 meters and a nominal range of 22 nautical miles (approximately 40.7 km), Ashdod is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Ashdod Lighthouse at night?+
Ashdod displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ashdod Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ashdod Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ashdod Southport at 0.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Ashdod (1 NM N), Julis (7.8 NM S), Ashkelon (11.8 NM SW), Karmei Yosef (13.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ashdod Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ashdod Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Ashdod Lighthouse?+
Ashdod Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Ashdod Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ashdod Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.